Jacob Harrison

Jacob Harrison

Joined: May 15, 2025

Jacob is a sportswriter covering the NFL, college football and basketball, and more. He has written professionally since 2019, covering the Alabama Crimson Tide, Pittsburgh Steelers, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and Michigan sports. He grew up in Alabama, where he graduated from the University of Alabama, and currently lives in Michigan.

Jul 24, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean (33) walks the field during training camp at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Iowa’s Yahya Black (94) motions for the crowd to get loud against Iowa State during the CyHawk game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jul 24, 2025; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) returns a punt return against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sep 7, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) and linebacker Jay Higgins (34) react after an interception by Higgins during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Two former Hawkeyes are poised to make their NFL rosters the hard way.

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has put together an exciting roster for the 2025 season.

May 28, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) looks on during OTAs at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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It appears Cooper DeJean will no longer play cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Oct 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs for a 17 yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Kaleb Johnson is looking to make a statement early on with the Steelers.

Sep 14, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Max Llewellyn (48) reacts after a sack during the third quarter against the Troy Trojans at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Iowa's defense has a breakout star in the making who could rocket up draft boards.

Iowa cornerback Desmond King (14) celebrates the Hawkeyes' 27-24 win over Pittsburgh at Kinnick Stadium Sept. 19, 2015.

Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes get some credit for their pro potential in a new re-draft.

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) walks through a drill at practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Football

Excitement is up in Iowa City over new quarterback Mark Gronowski, but the national perception hasn't quite caught up yet.

Iowa football’s offensive coordinator Tim Lester watches warmups before the game against Washington Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Tim Lester has brought one of football's most popular offensive schemes to the college level, and it's paying off.

Aug 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The pressure is on for the former Iowa Hawkeye star to live up to his first-round billing.

Jul 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half during the Commissioner's Cup final at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The former Hawkeye didn't miss a single start for Iowa. But she's missed eight of 16 games this season for the Indiana Fever.

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) walks through a drill at practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's new quarterback isn't getting the benefit of the doubt from national media outlets, which gives him plenty to prove in 2025.

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) warms up during a NCAA football game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Steelers fans are buzzing about Sebastian Castro stepping up in Pittsburgh after the team's latest trade move.